Historic Sightseeing
in Hofu
Yamaguchi Sightseeing Taxi
The Meiji Restoration Leader in Hofu
This is a sightseeing Taxi course focusing on Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. You will visit Hofu Tenmangu Shrine, Eiunso, the former Mouri family's main residence, Kuwanoyama (monument of invocation and Gokoku Shrine), the place where Baron Motohiko Katori and Miwako died, and a cemetery.
Pick-up at hotel in Yamaguchi-shi or Shin-Yamaguchi station
Hofu-tenmangu shrine
Roadside station
Umeterasu
Mouri principal
residence
Eiunso
Kuwanoyama
Cemetery of
Katori & Miwako
Final destination of
Katori and Miwako
Drop-off at hotel in Yamaguchi-shi or Shin-Yamaguchi station
Hofu-tenmangu shrine
Hofu-tenmangu is a shrine worshipping Michizane Sugawara who is called god of scholarship and worshiped by many loyalists such as Katori and Shinsaku Takasugi. Also it is said that Hofu tenmangu was built as first tenmangu shirne in Japan.
Roadside station "Umeterasu"
Umeterasu is popular place as a starting point of Hofu sightseeing, which provides recommended sightseeing area and local information.
Mouri principal residence
This place has been designated as national scenic beauty. Museum in this place displays 20,000 treasures include national treasure and important cultural assets.
Eiunso
Kuwanoyama
The park consists of 1,500 cherry trees, mainly Someiyoshino cherry trees, on 107-meter-high Mt. The park is close to the city center, making it a place of recreation and relaxation for citizens.
Cemetery of Katori & Miwako
They are buried at the cemetery of Dairakuji temple in Hofu. Katori was deceased on August 14th 1912, Miwako was September 7th 1922.
Final destination of
Katori and Miwako
Katori couple moved from Tokyo to Mitajiri in1893. There is still their building remains.
Taxi Fare
Travel time | SEDAN Type | MINI-VAN Type |
|---|---|---|
5 Hours | 31,000 yen | 48,000 yen |
※4 passengers = Sedan, 9 passengers = MINI VAN
※Traffic, entrance and parking fee are extra.
